CANADA, July 19 - Tania Sallinen, person with cancer who completed ovarian-cancer treatment – “From our first meeting with Dr. Chan, she made us feel comfortable and confident we were in good hands. After chemotherapy and abdominal surgery, Dr. Chan gave …
CANADA, July 16 - A new agreement between British Columbia and Alberta means B.C. wineries can again ship their products directly to Alberta consumers, reopening a vital sales and tourism channel for B.C.’s wine industry. “B.C. wines are world-class and …
CANADA, July 9 - More family doctors will be trained faster as the new medical school at Simon Fraser University (SFU) moves forward with funding for space and operations, as well as a proposed three-year curriculum model and a founding dean. “We’re …
CANADA, July 4 - Modern Treaty Nations and the Province are working together to develop new policy approaches to support the implementation of modern treaties, building strong, healthy communities now and for generations to come. These new approaches …
CANADA, June 24 - Increased BC Family Benefit payments arriving in bank accounts this summer will help families with rising expenses due to inflation. “With global inflation and high interest rates driving up daily costs, we know families are being hit …
CANADA, June 21 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking National Indigenous Peoples Day: “On National Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate the rich histories, traditions and cultures of Indigenous Peoples who call British Columbia …
CANADA, June 18 - Mike Starchuk, MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale – “We’re taking action and improving health services and the well-being of people in Surrey and surrounding areas. By approving the business plan for the new renal hemodialysis unit at Surrey …
CANADA, June 17 - ICBC’s North Vancouver headquarters property will be transformed into hundreds of new homes for people, close to services, amenities, transit and the SeaBus. “Underused areas that are already well-connected to transit and close to …
CANADA, June 7 - Founded in 1990, Carson Air is the primary provider of fixed-wing airplane services in B.C. The company also provides air cargo services and operates a flight school. These services are collectively provided from its five bases of …
CANADA, June 5 - The Province is taking action to improve care for a growing population with overlapping mental-health and addiction challenges and brain injuries from toxic-drug poisonings by appointing a chief scientific advisor to develop solutions to …
CANADA, June 1 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement celebrating Pride Season: “June 1 marks the beginning of Pride Season in British Columbia and in many parts of Canada and around the world. “Pride events will take place throughout the …
CANADA, May 31 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement about an attack at a Vancouver synagogue: “I am outraged and horrified by the news that the Schara Tzedeck synagogue in Vancouver was firebombed. “This was a deliberate act of hate and …
CANADA, May 31 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on the death of Robert Pickton: “My first thought goes to the families of the victims. For some, the death of this notorious serial killer may bring closure and for others it will reopen …
CANADA, May 31 - Carolyn Broady, president of the BC School Trustees Association (BCSTA) – “BCSTA supports the new access zones around schools, something we advocated for to keep students and staff safe from disruptions. Democratic debate is important but …
CANADA, May 31 - An expanded Hope to Health clinic will help more people with complex health, mental-health and addiction challenges in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES). “When someone makes the brave decision to ask for help, they need to be met with …
CANADA, May 29 - More health-care professionals are working in the Okanagan Valley, providing team-based health care to people as a result of the expanded primary care network (PCN) in south Okanagan-Similkameen. “People in the B.C. Interior deserve high- …
CANADA, May 27 - To get more homes built faster and address challenges in B.C.’s housing market, a new digital Building Permit Hub will help streamline and standardize local permitting processes. “The permitting process can be slow and complicated, …
CANADA, May 24 - Hundreds of new jobs in the clean economy will be coming to B.C. as the Province supports a first-of-its-kind project to accelerate the build-out of hydrogen production and a provincewide refuelling network. “We know the cost of inaction …
CANADA, May 23 - George Heyman, MLA for Vancouver-Fairview – “There are now nearly 40,000 homes available for families, individuals, seniors and students in Metro Vancouver as a result of our direct investments and policy changes. This partnership adds …
CANADA, May 23 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on the anniversary of the Komagata Maru incident: “On this day 110 years ago, the Komagata Maru arrived in Vancouver carrying 376 prospective immigrants from India, including among them …
